DOVER — The owner of a local restaurant donated 10 percent of November revenue to Dover SHARE Fund recently.

The Dover SHARE Fund is a volunteer community outreach agency helping families avoid eviction, prevent utility shut offs and choosing between having food on the table or much needed medical care.

Recently, Patty Barish, chef and owner of Patty B’s, a Dover restaurant one local recently referred to as Dover’s hidden treasure, turned over a check to Dee McEaneny, a longtime volunteer with SHARE.

“I had become aware of the work that SHARE does and am sympathetic to the work they do. I decided that since my work keeps me too busy to participate personally, the least I could do was involve my restaurant,” Barish said. “Every Monday in November, I calculated 10 percent of my business receipts and recently presented a check to the organization.”

McEaneny was overwhelmed with the participation of Barish, “She is doing this unbidden by us, she just sees the need and has taken ownership of it.”

SHARE is in the middle of its annual appeal and would hope members of the community and businesses will take the same action she has taken.

“This is a tough time to be asking for money,” said McEaneny, “but what we do is reach out to individuals and families who like many, are experiencing temporary financial difficulty. With the rocky economy, how many of us could find ourselves in a similar position?”

SHARE is supported by caring private donors and by community and faith based organizations. Additional funding is obtained through fundraisers, annual appeals and grant requests.

Barish, after further consideration, advises she will continue her funding efforts through December and January.